'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.
Deepika Padukone has knocked it out of the park with every appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.
No stranger to the Cannes red carpet, Neelam Gill rubbed shoulders with the fashion world's biggies like Adrianna Lima and Karlie Kloss.
The talented artiste was invited to sing at the Tiffany's fashion show that was hosted at the Hermitage Hotel, Monaco, as part of the festival this year.
Meera Chopra was in Cannes to unveil the first look of her film, Safed, co-starring Abhay Verma.
Cannes award winner Anasuya Sengupta's fierce individuality shows in the outfits she chooses to wear as well.
'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'
'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to life.'
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.
'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'
From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.
'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'
'The real change will happen when more powerful roles come to me.' 'I am looking forward to that change.'
Kareena's cop, Rajni's supercop and Samantha's spy, it's a star-studded week on OTT this time. Sukanya Verma lists your options on OTT this week.
Hina's looks at the Cannes Film Festival have been spot on so far, and it's only getting better!
What beauty means to Rakul... Malavika is tired of adulting... Sobhita introduces us to her Avengers...
Ready for the joyous cine fest on the French Riveira that Bollywood folk can't get enough of?
The Coimbatore-based beauty loves to go make-up free and it's impossible to not be fida over that gorgeous face.
Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis got a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes film festival.
White is the perfect shade to express calm elegance even as you make a striking statement during the festivities.
Pooja craves for coffee... Shilpa wants dancing fountains... Krystle is missing Cannes...
Mayur Sanap lists five films at MAMI 2024 that took his breath away.
Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.
Amy wore a black dress and hand bag from Alaia, De Rigo eye-ware and Chopard jewellery.
Ayushmann starts shooting Dr G... Anil Kapoor cheers for India...
'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.'
'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
Sayani relives Cannes... Dia celebrates her son's birthday... Amrita revisits her proposal...
Is Kangana's pant suit better than Deepika's? Vote
'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'
Mahira makes the most of her debut on the French Riviera.
'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'
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